Lucas Hernandez has efficiently undergone surgery after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in France’s 4-1 World Cup opening win towards Australia on Tuesday.
Hernandez’s membership Bayern Munich confirmed he had the operation in Innsbruck on Thursday, along with his rehabilitation to begin in Munich in the approaching days.
The defender was dominated out of the rest of the World Cup because of the damage that noticed him changed after solely 13 minutes.
Bayern didn’t present a timeframe on Hernandez’s restoration however it’s anticipated he’ll miss the remainder of the 2022-23 season.
@LucasHernandez has undergone successful knee surgery.
Wishing you a speedy restoration, Lucas! #MiaSanMia
— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) November 24, 2022
Hernandez is the most recent damage blow for the world champions, who noticed Paul Pogba, N’Golo Kante, Karim Benzema and Christopher Nkunku all dominated out earlier than the match began.
France head coach Didier Deschamps stated after Tuesday’s sport: “Like the entire group, gamers and employees, I’m extraordinarily sorry for Lucas.
“We are shedding an vital component. Lucas is a warrior and I’ve little doubt that he’ll do every part doable to return to the sport.
“I know him well. Courage, he will have it, that’s for sure. On behalf of the group, I wish him the best possible recovery.”
Hernandez has made 11 appearances, together with 10 begins, for Bayern this season, having missed six weeks with an adductor damage sustained in September.
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